Lot 120
- 120
Two Russian Porcelain Pitchers, Popov Manufactory, 1830s-1860s
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- both with blue factory mark
- Porcelain
- Height 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2 cm
of askos form, painted with delicately shaded roses with gilt leaves against a chestnut brown or bright turquoise ground, the lower section elaborately molded in the form of scrolling shells decorated with alternating bands of gilt and scrolling floral ornament on a powder blue or pink ground
Condition
some rubbing to gilding, otherwise in overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Popov was the first in Russia to establish a laboratory devoted to creating new glaze colors, including the famous warm chestnut brown and bright turquoise blue seen on these pitchers. See T. Mozzhukina, "Farfor zavoda Popova," in Russkii farfor: 250 let, Moscow, 1995, pp. 28-33.